Brujas Cholas E Inventadas, Bad Education, and Lighthead
A featured article by Marianna Scott and a podcast featuring an interview with New York hip-hop duo Amani and King Vision Ultra.
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Featured Article
Going Under, Coming Up by Marianna Scott
I come up sputtering. Hair tangled in sloppy clumps sticking to my wet back. I forgot to take off my mascara so now it seeps in soggy circles around my eyes. Water is getting cold, candles are burning out so I turn on the overhead light. I can see tiny armies of mildew growing on the tile next to the tub.
Album
Brujas, Cholas E Inventadas by HURAÑA
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The Q is making a full pivot to being a punk zine, spurred by a fantastic album by the band HURAÑA. Released on the Iron Lung record label, HURAÑA’s newest 7” titled “Brujas, Cholas E Inventadas” punches you right in the face with wild aggression.
Film
Bad Education directed by Cory Finley
The cinematography of Bad Education highlights an eerie quality to the school, painting it almost as a perfectly arranged line of dominos: one push and it could all come crashing down.
Book
Lighthead by Terrance Hayes
“I am here because I could never get the hang of Time”, he states. Reading this at a moment where time feels so extremely warped resonated with me.
Playlist
Mr. Tuned-In’s Aux Control. features Akai Solo, Gosha Guppy, and Ahmir the King
Favorite track: “Suave” by BayBay Kid
Description: “An Underground Library. A playlist showcasing the hype, upbeat, upscale, and ecstatic sounds of the new generation yet to blow on the main stage.”
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Podcast
Two Virgins Episode #16: Blueberry Smoothie and an Interview with Amani and King Vision Ultra
Sam and Teresa interview New York producer and rap duo King Vision Ultra and Amani over a blueberry smoothie. King Vision Ultra and Amani recently released their album, An Unknown Infinite, which features ELUCID, Suede Jury, AKAI SOLO, & maassai on words, ahwlee, DOOF, and Nick Hakim on additional beats, and the legendary Monie Love as host/narrator. The duo talks to Sam and Teresa about the fight for freedom, working as collaborators and making music with intention.
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